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Jurisdiction Executive branch of the United States Headquarters Harry S. Truman Building, Washington, D.C., United States Bureau executive Harry Mahar, Assistant Secretary of State for Administration (Acting) Parent department U.S. Department of State | ||
In the United States Government, the Bureau of Administration is part of the U.S. Department of State. The Bureau is responsible for administrative support operations, including procurement; supply and transportation; real property and facilities management; diplomatic pouch and mail services; official records, publishing, and library services; language services; setting allowance rates for U.S. Government personnel assigned abroad and providing support to the overseas schools educating their dependents; overseeing safety and occupational health matters; small and disadvantaged business utilization; and support for both White House travel abroad and special conferences called by the President or Secretary of State. It is headed by the Assistant Secretary of State for Administration.
Offices
Offices in the Bureau of Administration include the following.